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HB 2427 Wetlands ; prohibits condemnation of any property for compensatory mitigation.

Introduced by: Mark L. Cole (by request) | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE: (all summaries)

Eminent domain; wetlands mitigation.  Prohibits condemnation of any property for compensatory wetlands mitigation unless (i) the property sought to be acquired is located within the same locality as the project affecting wetlands, or (ii) the governing body of the locality where the property sought to be acquired consents to its acquisition for such purpose.  The prohibitions do not apply to property acquired by the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner pursuant to its power of eminent domain.


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